The ARC has released updated versions dated November 2008 for the following guidelines:
3.3 Positioning an Unconscious Victim
8.1 Principles of Control of Bleeding for First Aiders
8.5 Burns
8.10 First aid Management of a Seizure
8.15 First Aid for Asthma
8.16 Heat Induced Illness (Hyperthermia): First Aid Management
8.18 Management of Suspected Spinal Injury
8.19 The First Aid Management of Hyperventilation Syndrome
10.1.2 The Use of Oxygen in Emergencies

The update also included amendments to the Glossary of Terms with several additions and omissions from the February 2006 version.

Changes of note to the guidelines include

3.3 Positioning an Unconscious Victim.
The rewording of management of an unconscious victim to read ‘every effort made to avoid twisting or forward movement’ as opposed to ‘no twisting… etc’.

8.1 Principles of Control of Bleeding for First Aiders.
A reintroduction of the term ‘tourniquet’ as opposed to ‘constrictive bandage’ as a last resort option in the principles for the control of bleeding.

8.5 Burns.
A significant expansion of the definition of a burn.

8.10 First aid Management of a Seizure
Includes reference to research in relation to seizures in children between 6 months and 6 years of age.

8.15 First Aid for Asthma
Includes reference to the 'triggers' of asthma and alignment to recommendations of the National Asthma Council. The new guideline states “No harm is likely to result from giving a ‘reliever’ puffer to someone without asthma”.

8.16 Heat Induced Illness (Hyperthermia): First Aid Management
The heat induced illness guideline now references only heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat related convulsions, syncope and cramps are no longer referenced.

8.18 Management of Suspected Spinal Injury
Specific mention is made under the management of an unconscious victim with a spinal injury that “It is acceptable to gently move the head into a neutral position to obtain a clear airway’.

8.19 The First Aid Management of Hyperventilation Syndrome
The 1993 guideline for the first aid management of hyperventilation was reviewed. No significant changes, however reiteration of the correct principles of management with an emphasis placed on “Do not use any bag for re-breathing”.

10.1.2 The Use of Oxygen in Emergencies
The 1993 guideline for the use of oxygen in emergencies was updated. Equipment and management was revised. References to training was removed.